Artist Talk: From Art Therapy to Social Justice Art

Closing Reception & Artist Talk:
* Thursday, August 31, 6:00pm – 8:00 pm, Talk starts at 7:00 pm

Doing the Right Thing art exhibit by Carol Jacobsen

Carol will give an artist talk: From Art Therapy to Social Justice Art.

Doing the Right Thing showcases 19 of the 100 portraits in the Women of Color and Accomplishment series. This series was inspired by the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests. In processing her first response of anger and frustration at the racism still evident in this country, Carol chose to focus her energy on making a visual reminder of the power of individuals to make a difference.

She chose portraiture to honor the extraordinary African American women who have overcome obstacles of race and gender to achieve their dreams. Most of these women have been ignored by history books. These portraits were made to help people see beyond skin color to instead see the character of the person.